Overview
One of the four DNA bases; pairs with thymine in DNA and uracil in RNA via complementary hydrogen bonding.
- IUPAC Name
- 7H-purin-6-amine
- CAS Number
- 73-24-5
- PubChem CID
- 190
- Molecular Formula
- C5H5N5
- Molar Mass
- 135.127 g/mol
- State at STP
- solid
- Appearance
- White to off-white crystalline powder
Safety Information
GHS Hazard Codes
H302
GHS Pictograms
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